Meeting record
Municipal Council, October 7, 2026
- Body
- Municipal Council
- Date
- October 7, 2026 (regular meeting)
- Video
- city recording, 5h 1m
- Called to order
- 0:00:00 (6:09 p.m.)
- Adjourned
- 5:01:40 (11:10 p.m.)
- Minutes
- CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-15
- Votes
- 66 confirmed
Attendance
Items
motion-add-10.67 Res. 26-682 motion
Motion to add item 10.67, Resolution 26-682, to the agenda
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:03:38Recorded as heard on the video: every answer is clear on the audio. The written minutes do not record procedural motions. Published on Adam Hanford's decision of 2026-10-16.
3.1 Ord. 26-081 ordinance first reading
An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to the Barrow Street LLC, its successors and assigns, to construct private improvements within 60 square feet of the Newark Avenue Public right-of-way, adjacent to Lot 2.02, Block 11405, on the Official Tax Assessment Map of the City of Jersey City. (157 Newark Avenue)
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:36- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore†, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 (introduction). At the roll call Gilmore was absent and the clerk announced 'introduced 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:08:17. After Gilmore arrived, the clerk took Gilmore's votes at 1:15:18 and announced 'items 3.1 through 3.5 are now introduced unanimously 9-0' at 1:15:29; Gilmore's answer is not heard in the transcript.
3.2 Ord. 26-082 ordinance first reading
An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article IX (Parking for the Disabled) of the Jersey City Code designating a reserved parking space at various locations throughout the City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:36- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore†, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 (introduction). At the roll call Gilmore was absent and the clerk announced 'introduced 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:08:17. After Gilmore arrived, the clerk took Gilmore's votes at 1:15:18 and announced 'items 3.1 through 3.5 are now introduced unanimously 9-0' at 1:15:29; Gilmore's answer is not heard in the transcript.
3.3 Ord. 26-083 ordinance first reading
An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article II (Traffic Regulations) amending Section 332-9 (Stop Intersections) to designate various intersections into Multi-Way Stop Intersections.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:36- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore†, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 (introduction). At the roll call Gilmore was absent and the clerk announced 'introduced 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:08:17. After Gilmore arrived, the clerk took Gilmore's votes at 1:15:18 and announced 'items 3.1 through 3.5 are now introduced unanimously 9-0' at 1:15:29; Gilmore's answer is not heard in the transcript.
3.4 Ord. 26-084 ordinance first reading
An Ordinance amending Chapter 160 (Fees and Charges) Section 160-3 (Public Safety) to include fees for use of the Public Safety Training Facility after work hours.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:36- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore†, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 (introduction). At the roll call Gilmore was absent and the clerk announced 'introduced 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:08:17. After Gilmore arrived, the clerk took Gilmore's votes at 1:15:18 and announced 'items 3.1 through 3.5 are now introduced unanimously 9-0' at 1:15:29; Gilmore's answer is not heard in the transcript.
- 0:04:36 Staff: The First Assistant Corporation Counsel said the ordinance had been corrected so that it no longer deletes the term de-escalation center from Section 160-3 and only adds a fee per session for use of the firearm training range and classroom after 3 p.m.
- 0:07:05 Staff: A correction was noted to the title as read: the section is 160-3, not 106-3.
3.5 Ord. 26-085 ordinance first reading
An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of various snow removal equipment by and for the City, appropriating therefor the sum of $200,000 and providing that such sum so appropriated shall be raised from the Capital Fund Balance of the City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:36- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore†, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 (introduction). At the roll call Gilmore was absent and the clerk announced 'introduced 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:08:17. After Gilmore arrived, the clerk took Gilmore's votes at 1:15:18 and announced 'items 3.1 through 3.5 are now introduced unanimously 9-0' at 1:15:29; Gilmore's answer is not heard in the transcript.
motion-order-10.12-10.65-10.67 motion
Motion to take up items 10.12, 10.65 and 10.67 out of order
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:09:58Recorded as heard on the video: every answer is clear on the audio. The written minutes do not record procedural motions. Published on Adam Hanford's decision of 2026-10-16.
10.12 Res. 26-627 resolution
A Resolution honoring former Fire Director Armando Roman in recognition of his distinguished career of public service, leadership, courage, and dedication to the people of Jersey City during Hispanic Heritage Month.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:49- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Roll call at 0:15:49 with Gilmore absent; clerk announced 'approved 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:19:52. Gilmore's aye was recorded after Gilmore's arrival at 1:15:55 ('aye first one aye') and the clerk announced 'approved unanimously 9-0'. by_member includes that late aye.
10.65 Res. 26-680 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City to Recognize and Designate October of Each Year as Hindu Heritage Month
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:27:52- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little†, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
Roll call at 0:27:52 with Gilmore absent; the clerk skipped Little, called Singh (0:29:27), then returned to Little (0:29:38). Clerk announced 'approved 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:33:15. Gilmore's aye was recorded after Gilmore's arrival at 1:15:55 and the clerk announced 'approved unanimously 9-0'. Little's answer word is not heard (0:29:50 'I am proud to vote', followed by remarks).
10.67 Res. 26-682 resolution
A Resolution of the City of Jersey City, County of Hudson, honoring the civic contributions of the Riverview Neighborhood Association for over Forty Years, with Posthumous Tribute to Doris Brown and Clif Steinbring.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:46:08- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Roll call at 0:46:08 with Gilmore absent; clerk announced 'approved 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent' at 0:51:15. Gilmore's aye was recorded after Gilmore's arrival at 1:16:38 and the clerk announced 'approved unanimously, 9-0' at 1:16:40. by_member includes that late aye.
Added to the agenda by motion at 0:03:38.
10.5 Res. 26-620 resolution
A Resolution authorizing an accelerated tax sale.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 0:59:13 (to answer council members' questions; to return at the next council meeting). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.1 to 10.16 at 4:19:55 and in the recap at 4:21:48.
10.6 Res. 26-621 resolution
A Resolution authorizing electronic tax sale.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 0:59:13 (to answer council members' questions; to return at the next council meeting). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.1 to 10.16 at 4:19:55 and in the recap at 4:21:48.
10.15 Res. 26-630 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of Jersey City adopting reasons for an amendment to the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan, specifically the site at 127 Morgan Street, that is not consistent with the Planning Board recommendation.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 0:59:50 (the resolution goes with the second-reading ordinance that was being tabled). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.1 to 10.16 at 4:19:55 and in the recap at 4:22:10.
10.20 Res. 26-635 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 460-462 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 17501, Lot 5, f/k/a Block 2098, Lot 25.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:00:22 (questions raised about the lots). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.17 to 10.27 at 4:22:42.
10.21 Res. 26-636 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 468-470 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 17501, Lot 7, f/k/a Block 2098, Lot 27.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:00:22 (questions raised about the lots). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.17 to 10.27 at 4:22:42.
10.22 Res. 26-637 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 472-474 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 17501, Lot 8, f/k/a Block 2098, Lot 28.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:00:22 (questions raised about the lots). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.17 to 10.27 at 4:22:42.
10.23 Res. 26-638 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 476-476.5 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 17501, Lot 9, f/k/a Block 2098, Lot 30.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:00:22 (questions raised about the lots). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.17 to 10.27 at 4:22:42.
10.24 Res. 26-639 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 478-478.5 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 17501, Lot 10, f/k/a Block 2098, Lot 31.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:00:22 (questions raised about the lots). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.17 to 10.27 at 4:22:42.
10.59 Res. 26-674 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Eiko LaBoria to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:01:50 (the appointee is no longer part of the board). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.55 to 10.67 at 4:59:26.
10.61 Res. 26-676 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Terri Reynolds Hinton to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
Withdrawn by the administration; the Business Administrator listed it at 1:01:50 (the appointee is no longer part of the board). The clerk listed it as withdrawn when calling resolutions 10.55 to 10.67 at 4:59:26.
4.1 Ord. 26-079 ordinance second reading
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:02:58Motion to table prior to conducting a public hearing; clerk announced 'Motion carries 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent to table city ordinance 26-079 prior to conducting a public hearing' at 1:03:42.
- 1:01:50 Staff: The Business Administrator said there were additional details to sort out on the ordinance.
- 1:02:58 Eleana Little: Said when voting that the motion was not intended to stop the project and that changes were needed.
Tabled before the public hearing was opened; no public hearing was held. A speaker at 1:02:29 said the matter would come back as a first reading at the next meeting. The related resolution 10.15 was withdrawn.
hearing-sid hearing
Public Hearing on the 2026 - 2027 Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District Assessment Roll and Budget
- 1:04:28 Staff: The Corporation Counsel's office said a judge had, within the past 36 hours, reversed an earlier opinion invalidating the ordinance that expanded the district's boundaries, so the two resolutions on the agenda could lawfully proceed.
- 1:05:26 Michael O. Griffin: Asked whether property owners in the expanded area had voted on the district and whether owners disputed being inside the boundaries.
- 1:07:22 Sean J. Gallagher (City Clerk): Said notice of the hearing had been sent to every affected property owner in the district.
- 1:09:46 Sean J. Gallagher (City Clerk): Said putting the hearing off would require new notices by certified mail and would likely move it to the first meeting in November.
- 1:11:15 Jake Ephros: Said the item had been announced at caucus as coming off the agenda and moved to withdraw resolutions 10.17 and 10.18.
Public hearing on the 2026-2027 Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District assessment roll and budget. Not held: after the motion to withdraw 10.17 and 10.18 carried, the clerk said at 1:14:45 there would be no public hearing. No separate vote on the hearing itself.
10.17 Res. 26-632 resolution
A Resolution accepting the 2026-2027 Assessment Roll of the Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:13:24- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
One roll call withdrew items 10.17 and 10.18. Councilperson Brooks first answered abstain (1:13:37) and changed to aye (1:14:16). Councilperson Gilmore, who arrived at 1:09:10, voted aye (1:14:01). The written minutes record this vote as 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent; the video shows 9-0. Confirmed by listening on 2026-10-16.
Withdrawn by motion during the Exchange Place Alliance SID public hearing item; see hearing-sid.
10.18 Res. 26-633 resolution
A Resolution adopting and ratifying the FY2026-2027 budget of the Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:13:24- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
One roll call withdrew items 10.17 and 10.18. Councilperson Brooks first answered abstain (1:13:37) and changed to aye (1:14:16). Councilperson Gilmore, who arrived at 1:09:10, voted aye (1:14:01). The written minutes record this vote as 8-0 with Councilperson Gilmore absent; the video shows 9-0. Confirmed by listening on 2026-10-16.
Withdrawn by motion during the Exchange Place Alliance SID public hearing item; see hearing-sid.
5 public comment
Public request for hearing
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.74). Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them.
6 other
Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.30)
Petitions and communications 6.1 to 6.30: the clerk asked for questions or comments at 4:18:30 and none were heard; the items are not listed individually. The clerk said there were no officer communications or reports of directors. Minutes items 11.1 to 11.4 (Ord. 26-016, 26-050, 26-052, 26-077, deferred or tabled agenda) were not taken up on the video and are not recorded as items.
9.1 claims
Meeting Claims List
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:18:30- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Councilperson Gilmore's answer (4:19:37) is faint on the automatic transcript; confirmed as aye by listening on 2026-10-16.
- 4:18:52 Joel A. Brooks: Asked about the July 4th costs; the administration said the error was on a prior meeting's claims list, not this one.
10.1 Res. 26-616 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the insertion of Special Items of Revenues and Appropriations in the CY2026 Municipal Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.2 Res. 26-617 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the replacement of lost third party tax sale Certificate #2025-0443 (PROCAP 8 FBO Firstrust Bank).
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.3 Res. 26-618 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the replacement of lost third party tax sale Certificate #2025-0096 (Trystone Capital Assets LLC).
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.4 Res. 26-619 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the replacement of lost third party tax sale Certificate #2021-0902 (JIJ Investments).
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.7 Res. 26-622 resolution
A Resolution to grant veteran exemptions from local property taxation pursuant to N.J.S.A 54:4-3.30.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.8 Res. 26-623 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City, New Jersey honoring Jang Star Taekwondo School on Its 36th Anniversary and Grandmaster Soon Kil Jang on His 9th Dan Achievement.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.9 Res. 26-624 resolution
A Resolution to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Church of God in Christ Temple.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.10 Res. 26-625 resolution
A Resolution to Commemorate the Life of Shella Dineen Lane.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.11 Res. 26-626 resolution
A Resolution recognizing the Korea Desk, a KCED Foundation Inc. Program, as a Community Language Access Model and partner of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.13 Res. 26-628 resolution
A Resolution to protect Jersey City’s Immigrants from Immigration Services Fraud and the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.14 Res. 26-629 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a donation of fitness equipment from fitness superstore.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
10.16 Res. 26-631 resolution
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:20:09- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16. Clerk's recap at 4:21:48: each approved unanimously 9-0.
- 4:20:40 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said they support senior affordable housing at the site, prefer the city keep ownership through a ground lease, and expect a competitive process and an independent appraisal before any redeveloper is designated.
10.19 Res. 26-634 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 90-90.5 Woodward Street, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 19901, Lot 11, f/k/a Block 2036, Lot 47.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:22:32- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh†, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.19, 10.25, 10.26, 10.27. Clerk's recap at 4:31:07: 10.19 and 10.25 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.26 and 10.27 approved 5-4 with Zuppa, Gilmore, Griffin and Lavarro voting no.
10.25 Res. 26-640 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a reimbursement grant from the College of New Jersey / Sustainable Jersey from the Municipal Climate Resilience Officer Program.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:22:32- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh†, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.19, 10.25, 10.26, 10.27. Clerk's recap at 4:31:07: 10.19 and 10.25 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.26 and 10.27 approved 5-4 with Zuppa, Gilmore, Griffin and Lavarro voting no.
10.26 Res. 26-641 resolution
A Resolution authorizing an award to Tara Dowdell Group, LLC., to provide on-call community engagement on various Projects.
5-4 5 ayes, 4 nays, roll call at 4:22:32consent roll call with items 10.19, 10.25, 10.26, 10.27. Clerk's recap at 4:31:07: 10.19 and 10.25 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.26 and 10.27 approved 5-4 with Zuppa, Gilmore, Griffin and Lavarro voting no.
- 4:23:10 Joel A. Brooks: Said the funds were budgeted and the infrastructure department is backlogged and understaffed.
- 4:23:49 Thomas Zuppa, Jr.: Cited the city's cash flow, offered their office staff for outreach on Ward C projects, and voted no on 10.26 and 10.27.
- 4:24:53 Jake Ephros: Said outreach work takes engineers and planners away from their own work and that the up-to-$100,000 amount was already budgeted.
- 4:28:09 Michael O. Griffin: Said community organizations had set up such meetings at no cost in the past and voted no on 10.26 and 10.27.
- 4:29:28 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said the contracts have no metrics or commitments for reaching underserved neighbourhoods and voted no on 10.26 and 10.27.
10.27 Res. 26-642 resolution
A Resolution authorizing an award for a professional services contract agreement with Mercer Planning Associates, LLC., to provide on-call community engagement and planning on various Projects.
5-4 5 ayes, 4 nays, roll call at 4:22:32consent roll call with items 10.19, 10.25, 10.26, 10.27. Clerk's recap at 4:31:07: 10.19 and 10.25 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.26 and 10.27 approved 5-4 with Zuppa, Gilmore, Griffin and Lavarro voting no.
- 1:55:15 Ruby B. Choi (Business Administrator): During public comment Business Administrator Ruby B. Choi confirmed that the community engagement awards are not-to-exceed amounts paid only for work performed.
- 4:26:23 Eleana Little: Noted that 10.26 and 10.27 are not-to-exceed contracts already in the adopted budget.
10.28 Res. 26-643 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services agreement to Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for the implementation of the operations and maintenance plan for the remainder of 2026 through the first quarter of 2027 on the PJP Landfill Site, Project No. 10-018, at 400 Sip Avenue, Routes 1&9, for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.29 Res. 26-644 resolution
A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2023.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.30 Res. 26-645 resolution
A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2024.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.31 Res. 26-646 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the cancellation of Grant Receivable Balances and/or Grant Reserve Appropriation Balances for the Department of Health and Human Services.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.32 Res. 26-647 resolution
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the County of Hudson, Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Aging.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.33 Res. 26-648 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the award of contract to Don Brown Bus Sales Inc, for the purchase of a Mobile Outreach Center Recreational Vehicle (RV) for the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Injury Prevention.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
- 4:33:46 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Noted that the total contract amount on page one ($268,620) differs from the contract amount ($268,820), and asked the city to work with the county's continuum of care on outreach.
10.34 Res. 26-649 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by United Sales USA, Corp. for providing Janitorial / Custodial Supplies at city Owned Buildings.
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 4:32:20consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
- 4:34:42 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said the vendor should be paid but voted no because the 2026 expenditure was made without a contract or purchase order.
10.35 Res. 26-650 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to Sims Municipal Recycling dba Circular Services for the disposition of commingled Recycling Services for the Department of Public Works / Recycling Division.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.36 Res. 26-651 resolution
A Resolution authorizing and ratifying a memorandum of understanding between the Jersey City Free Public Library and the City of Jersey City for the transfer of unused sign making equipment.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:32:20- Aye: Denise Ridley†, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.28, 10.29, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.34, 10.35, 10.36. Clerk's recap at 4:35:27: 10.28 to 10.33 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.34 approved 8-1 with Lavarro voting no; 10.35 and 10.36 approved unanimously 9-0. Singh first said 'Abstain from 1044' (4:33:25); the clerk said 10.44 was not in this vote and Little answered 'Aye and all' (4:33:37).
10.44 Res. 26-659 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
- 3:33:35 Public: A member of the public spoke on item 10.44.
- 3:36:50 Unidentified: A member asked whether 10.44 was time-sensitive and whether it could move to the following meeting.
- 4:38:22 Staff: The administration said it could withdraw the item, answer questions and bring it back.
Withdrawn by the administration at 4:39:03 ('We'll withdraw'); the clerk announced 'Item 10.44 has been withdrawn' at 4:46:15.
10.37 Res. 26-652 resolution
A Resolution concerning local support for Grass House Company, LLC to Operate Class 2 Manufacturing, Class 3 Wholesale, And Class 4 Distribution Cannabis Business.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:39:11- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little†, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
Clerk announced 'City Resolution 26-652 is approved unanimously 9-0' at 4:40:27.
- 4:36:08 Staff: The Assistant Corporation Counsel advised voting on the cannabis local-support resolutions individually, citing a March 2026 Appellate Division decision that a governing body denying local support must state its reasons on the record.
10.38 Res. 26-653 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for Garden Greenz, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:40:27The resolution's own vote record ticks Councilperson Lavarro under N.V. (abstain) and Councilperson Singh under aye. The video (Lavarro aye at 4:41:57, Singh abstain at 4:41:16) and the written minutes (8-0-1, Singh abstaining) agree with each other and are recorded here. Confirmed by listening on 2026-10-16.
10.39 Res. 26-654 resolution
A Resolution concerning revoking local support for Glue Lagoon Farms, LLC to operate A Class 1 Cultivator Cannabis Business.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:54:47- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Second vote on this item. The first vote (4:42:21) was rescinded at 4:54:38 after the Assistant Corporation Counsel said (4:50:46) that the title read into the record described a renewal, while the resolution revokes local support. On the second vote Councilperson Singh voted aye (4:56:10). The written minutes record this vote as 8-0-1 with Councilperson Singh abstaining; the video and the resolution's own vote record show 9-0. Confirmed by listening on 2026-10-16.
- 4:50:46 Staff: The Assistant Corporation Counsel said the agenda title said renewing local support but the resolution revokes it, citing lease issues affecting the business's documentation of site control.
- 4:54:55 Joel A. Brooks: Said the business does not currently have a physical location and voted to revoke local support.
- 4:55:08 Thomas Zuppa, Jr.: Said the business does not have a location and the license could go to another business.
- 4:55:08 Eleana Little: Said that, with the lease ending, revocation made sense as a procedural matter.
The minutes title reads 'revoking local support'; the Assistant Corporation Counsel said at 4:50:46 that the agenda title read 'renewing local support'.
10.40 Res. 26-655 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for Green Flamingo Dispensary, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:42:44Clerk announced 'approved 8-0-1, Councilperson Singh abstaining' at 4:43:35.
10.41 Res. 26-656 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for Hazy Harvest, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:43:57Councilperson Singh's answer (4:44:06) is spoken in a low voice and is not clear on the audio; Councilperson Little's answer is not heard. The clerk announces the result as 8-0-1 with Councilperson Singh abstaining (4:44:19). Both answers are taken from the written minutes and the resolution's own vote record, which agree.
10.42 Res. 26-657 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for Lifted Vision, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:44:30Clerk announced 'Resolution 26-657 is approved 8-0-1 with Councilperson Singh abstaining' at 4:44:54.
10.43 Res. 26-658 resolution
A Resolution concerning renewing local support for Memes Danckk World, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:45:14Clerk announced 'City Resolution 26-658 is approved 8-0-1 with Councilperson Singh abstaining' at 4:46:15.
10.45 Res. 26-660 resolution
A Resolution concerning local support for Green Sky Grow LLC to operate a Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator Microbusiness.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:46:15- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Clerk announced 'City Resolution 26-660 is approved unanimously, 9-0' at 4:50:31.
- 4:46:45 Joel A. Brooks: Raised smoke shops that may be selling cannabis illegally and asked for enforcement.
- 4:48:01 Thomas Zuppa, Jr.: Said the business is in a warehouse in Ward C, not near schools, and will not sell wholesale or retail from the location.
- 4:49:48 Mamta Singh: Said they voted aye because the business is a cultivator, not a dispensary.
motion-rescind-10.39 Res. 26-654 motion
Motion to rescind the first vote on item 10.39, Resolution 26-654
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:53:58- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Councilperson Gilmore's answer (4:54:14) is not audible. The clerk announces 'Motion carries 9-0' (4:54:38), and the aye is recorded on that announcement. The written minutes do not record this motion.
10.46 Res. 26-661 resolution
A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:56:40consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.47 Res. 26-662 resolution
A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm O’Toole Scrivo, LLC to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.48 Res. 26-663 resolution
A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm the Antoine Law Firm to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.49 Res. 26-664 resolution
A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm Whipple Azzarello to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.50 Res. 26-665 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Rainone Coughlin Minchello for providing professional services representing the City in regard to various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
- 4:57:16 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said they were voting yes on the three claims for 2025 bills under the prior administration and that their office would follow up on the account they are paid from.
10.51 Res. 26-666 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Antonelli Kantor Rivera for providing professional services representing the City in various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
- 4:57:16 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said they were voting yes on the three claims for 2025 bills under the prior administration and that their office would follow up on the account they are paid from.
10.52 Res. 26-667 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley for providing Professional Services to the City representing the city in regard to the matter of Kelly Chesler, et al v. City of Jersey City, et al.
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 4:56:40consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
- 4:57:16 Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.: Said they were voting yes on the three claims for 2025 bills under the prior administration and that their office would follow up on the account they are paid from.
10.53 Res. 26-668 resolution
A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm Florio Kenny Raval Firm to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.54 Res. 26-669 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Arjumand Juweria to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:56:40- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.†
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.51, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54. Ridley answered 'Abstain on 46 and 52 and aye on all [the rest]' at 4:58:20. Clerk's recap at 4:58:33: 10.46 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.47 to 10.51 approved unanimously 9-0; 10.52 approved 8-0-1 with Ridley abstaining; 10.53 and 10.54 approved unanimously 9-0.
10.55 Res. 26-670 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Bishnu Maya Pariyar to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.56 Res. 26-671 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Sherry Singh to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.57 Res. 26-672 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Mamta Singh to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
- 4:59:47 Unidentified: After Singh voted aye, a speaker said Singh might have to abstain on Singh's own reappointment; a speaker answered at 5:00:19 that Singh was not required to.
10.58 Res. 26-673 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Tere Fox to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.60 Res. 26-675 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Ashlee Sullivan to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.62 Res. 26-677 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Tami Weaver Henry to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.63 Res. 26-678 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Chelsea S. Duffy to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.64 Res. 26-679 resolution
A Resolution reappointing Tamika Riley-McReynolds to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
10.66 Res. 26-681 resolution
A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract to Claims Resolution Corporation, Inc, Inc. to act as a third-party administrator for workers’ compensation and liability claims for the City of Jersey City
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:59:26- Aye: Denise Ridley, Eleana Little, Frank E. Gilmore, Jake Ephros, Joel A. Brooks, Mamta Singh, Michael O. Griffin†, Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
- † answer from the written minutes and the item's vote record; not heard clearly on the audio
consent roll call with items 10.55, 10.56, 10.57, 10.58, 10.60, 10.62, 10.63, 10.64, 10.66. Clerk announced 'Items 10.55 through 10.67, with the exception of 59 and 61, which have been withdrawn, are approved unanimously 9-0' at 5:00:41 (10.65 and 10.67 had been approved earlier).
motion-adjourn motion
Motion to adjourn
Voice vote, no roll call at 5:01:10No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Motion to adjourn at 11:10 p.m. by Gilmore, seconded by Griffin (clerk at 5:01:10); approved by acclamation ('All council members present by acclamation, please say aye. Aye.'), no roll call, so no by-member vote is recorded. Clerk: 'We're out of here at 11.10 p.m.' at 5:01:40.
Record drafted 2026-10-15, checked 2026-10-16, reviewed by Adam Hanford 2026-10-18.